Biometric Protection for Mobile Devices is Now More Reliable

Abstract

Recognizing different iris patterns from one person to the next is one of the most reliable biometric identification methods. It requires a strong light source to achieve high‐contrast images of the iris. This is a major challenge on smartphones and tablets because of the limitations in terms of space, power consumption and cost. The Kaiser Friedrich Award has now been presented for the development of a highly efficient infrared LED specifically designed for iris scans in mobile devices.